Skyline North students tell Barstow board about fall activities, community outreach

Students from Skyline North Elementary described recent school events and plans during the presentations portion of the Barstow Unified School District board meeting. The group said the school earned PBS school recognition, celebrated grandparents with a kindergarten event, and held a 'lunch on the lawn' for families.

The presenters, identified by a staff introducer as Selene, Melody, Dylan, Natalyia and Aubrey, outlined several fall activities aimed at community engagement: starting a school garden, entering a float in the Salute to Heroes parade, visiting a veterans' home to "share kindness," and holding a "bowl festival" on Oct. 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. They also said students will take part in an Oct. 31 "Feed the Bear" parade to collect goods for families in need and that October will include bully-prevention and Red Ribbon Week events, a magician assembly, a BMX show, counselor lessons and themed dress-up days.

The student presenters said academic supports continue alongside those activities: reading and writing improvement with coaches and tutoring programs, math help from a retired teacher, benchmark assessments, and the imminent start of after-school tutoring. "At Skyline North, we are learning every day while also having fun and showing good citizenship," the student presenters said.

Board members were invited to help judge a door-decorating contest planned by classes. No board action was requested during the presentation; the segment served as a progress and community-engagement update from the school to the trustees.